Resetting Macbook PRAM/NVRAM To Fix Hardware Issues - Intel Only

Modified on: Tue, 15 Apr 2025 7:33 AM

Keywords: Mac MacOS PRAM NVRAM Reset

* This only works on Intel macOS Computers, not M1's *

Shut down your Macbook, then wait until it is fully powered off (~15 seconds after screen goes black)
Press and hold down Command-Option-P-R
The Mac should show the Apple logo. Keep holding down those keys until you hear a second startup chime, at which point the PRAM/NVRAM is now cleared

Tags: Mac, MacOS, Battery, Typing, Reset